I haven't had a serious flea problem in years because I treat my yard every other year with nemotoes and if needed, the inside with diatomaceous earth, that I sprinkle along base boards and in the dog's bed. Then I put a little in a sock and gently dust the dog with it. It's all natural and gets rid of fleas. Gloria In a message dated 12/2/2010 12:38:56 P.M. Central Standard Time, [email protected] writes:
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